Senior Packaging Engineer

Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

Posted: 12/01/2025 Job Number: 41601

Job Description


Senior Packaging Engineer


Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:
  • On-Site at ATO
  • Packaging Engineering Experience
  • Experience with Paper-Based Packaging
Red Flags:
  • Gaps in employment
  • Currently resides more than 100 miles away
  • Multiple jobs held for less than one year

Responsibilities:
  • Lead development and optimization of secondary & tertiary packaging packaging for biologics, sterile injectables, and combination products (e.g., prefilled syringes, autoinjectors).
  • Create and maintain component specifications for vials, stoppers, syringes, seals, cartons, labels, and distribution packaging.
  • Develop and execute packaging test protocols including:
    • Transportation simulation (ISTA/ASTM)
    • Aging and shelf-life studies
    • Cold-chain and environmental conditioning
    • Packaging line engineering studies
  • Ensure compliance with global regulatory expectations (FDA, EMA, ISO 11607, USP).
  • Prepare and review packaging documentation for regulatory submissions.
  • Support tech transfer, scale-up, and readiness activities at our manufacturing sites and CMOs.
  • Lead investigations for packaging deviations, component failures, and operational issues; drive CAPA and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with suppliers and Procurement to qualify components, assess supplier capability, and manage change notifications.
  • Represent Packaging Engineering on cross-functional project teams, ensuring alignment with design control and DHF requirements.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
  • 7+ years of packaging engineering experience in biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, or medical device environments.
  • Strong understanding of cGMP, sterile product packaging, and biologics/combination product considerations.
  • Experience with packaging validation and ISTA/ASTM distribution testing.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions.
  • Ability to work onsite at our Thousand Oaks campus.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
  • Experience with combination products, injection devices, and cold-chain distribution systems.
  • Knowledge of paperboard, structural design & FEA

 

Pay range is $39 - $44 per hour with full benefits available, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, parental leave, and more. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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